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Elaine Holland

Elaine Holland

Jul 8, 2021

GIRARD - Elaine Holland, 97, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, July 8, 2021, at Liberty Health Care Center.

Elaine was born Aug. 5, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Ida Ward Redden, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Ursuline High School and worked for over 20...

Paul A. Zarlengo, Sr.

Paul A. Zarlengo, Sr.

Jul 6, 2021

MASURY - Paul A. Zarlengo Sr., 71, formerly of Youngstown, passed away unexpectedly late Tuesday evening, July 6, 2021, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey of natural causes while visiting his daughter.

Paul was born Nov. 19, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Elvira Palmer Zarlengo, and lived...

Anna Saunders

Anna Saunders

Jul 1, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Anna Saunders, 99, passed away peacefully early Thursday afternoon, July 1, 2021, at Omni Manor, after a long and fulfilling life.

Anna was born Oct. 31, 1921, in Hubbard, and was a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Erent Staydohar. She lived most of her life on the West Side of Youngstown.

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Donna K. Stevens

Donna K. Stevens

Jul 1, 2021

LIBERTY TWP. - Donna K. Stevens, 74, formerly of Hubbard, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, July 1, 2021, at Liberty Arms Assisted Living, with her daughter by her side.

Donna was born Oct. 31, 1946, in South Charleston, W.Va., and was a daughter of the late James and Dora Knuckles Turley.

She came to the...

Adua Maria Zuppo

Adua Maria Zuppo

Jun 27, 2021

GIRARD - Adua Maria Zuppo, 85, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following an extended illness.

Adua was born on April 10, 1936, in Rovigno d'Istria, Italy, and was the daughter of the late Angelo and Adelina Sabbadini Cuzzi. She was a 1952 graduate of Pirano Scuola Media, Liceo Scientifico.

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Anthony A. "Tony" Fusco

Anthony A. "Tony" Fusco

Jun 27, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Anthony Angelo "Tony" Fusco, 90, of the city's West Side, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully Sunday evening, June 27, 2021, in the comfort of his home after watching on TV the 4th of July fireworks celebration from the Austintown Plaza with his wife, which he truly enjoyed.

Tony was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Youngstown,...

Alan M. Lipscomb

Alan M. Lipscomb

Jun 26, 2021

GIRARD - Alan M. Lipscomb, 29, passed away in a tragic traffic accident on Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Kittanning, Pa.

Alan was born Aug. 2, 1991, in Morgantown, W.Va., the son of Debbie Lipscomb Bartlett, and came to this area a year ago.

He was a graduate of Waynesburg Central Greene High School in...

Helen Jean Boodry

Helen Jean Boodry

Jun 26, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Helen Jean Boodry, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, June 26, 2021, at Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

Helen was born April 16, 1943, in Warren, and was a daughter of the late John and Eleanora Bryan Thomas. Helen lived most of her life in this area, but spent 17 years living in Des...

Leroy "Lee" Lewis

Leroy "Lee" Lewis

Jun 18, 2021

STRUTHERS - Leroy "Lee" Lewis, 78, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 18, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown. Lee was born Feb. 7, 1943, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Everett R. and Sophie Kotick Lewis. He graduated from Struthers High School in 1962, and attended Fort Scott Junior College, where he was later recruited...

Barbara Julia Mcclay Shaffer

Barbara Julia Mcclay Shaffer

Jun 18, 2021

CANFIELD - Barbara Julia McClay Shaffer, 84, passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 18, 2021, at her home in Canfield, surrounded by family.

Barbara was born Dec. 20, 1936, and was a daughter of the late Mary Welcomer McClay and John J. McClay.

She attended St. Patrick Elementary School in Youngstown and graduated in 1954...

Mavis Irene Breetz

Mavis Irene Breetz

Jun 18, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Mavis Irene Breetz, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Friday morning, June 18, 2021, at Liberty Health Care Center in Liberty Township.

Mavis was born Dec. 10, 1923, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth McLaughlin Tharp. She was raised in Youngstown, was a graduate of East High...

Brian G. Stringer

Brian G. Stringer

Jun 17, 2021

WARREN - Brian G. Stringer, 59, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, June 17, 2021, at his home.

Brian was born Oct. 8, 1961, in Warren, a son of Dallis G. and JoAnne Mateyko Stringer, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1979 graduate of Girard High School and later earned an associate's degree...

Carl C. Heltzel

Carl C. Heltzel

Jun 16, 2021

GIRARD - Carl C. Heltzel, 66, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, June 16, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Carl was born Nov. 11, 1954, in Warren, a son of the late Robert and Mary Jane Hazzard Heltzel, and he was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1973 graduate of Gilmour Academy and graduated...

Patricia Ann "Pat" Theis Heini

Patricia Ann "Pat" Theis Heini

Jun 13, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Patricia Ann "Pat" Theis Heini, 76, formerly of Austintown, passed peacefully into eternal life late Sunday morning, June 13, 2021, at Akron Select Specialty Hospital with her family by her side.

Pat was born July 7, 1944, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of the late William Theis and Wilhelmina Eberth Theis. She lived...

Karen Snyder

Karen Snyder

Jun 12, 2021

BERLIN CENTER - Karen Snyder, 69, passed away Saturday morning, June 12, 2021, at her home following a short and difficult struggle with cancer.

Karen was born April 6, 1952, in Chicago, and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Sophie Frankovic O'Gara.

She came to Youngstown as a young woman in 1972 after...

Roger P. Mowen

Roger P. Mowen

Jun 11, 2021

NILES - Roger P. Mowen, 72, passed away early Friday morning, June 11, 2021, at Washington Square Healthcare Center following a courageous battle with cancer.

Roger was born June 2, 1949, in Alliance, a son of the late Robert and Martha Thorn Mowen, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1967 graduate of...

Christopher Jay Jones

Christopher Jay Jones

Jun 10, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Christopher Jay "Chris" Jones, 51, passed away early Thursday evening, June 10, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital from complications of Covid-19.

Chris was born Nov. 21, 1969, in Youngstown, and was a son of Charles E. Jones, I and Patricia J. Sharpe Jones. He was a 1988 graduate of Chaney High School and lived...

June J. Day

June J. Day

Jun 10, 2021

GIRARD - June J. Day, 82, passed away Thursday evening, June 10, 2021, at her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

June was born Aug. 3, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Martin and June Fitch Washington, and was a lifelong area resident.

June worked for Truenorth in Hubbard for over 20 years,...

Marlene L. Smail

Marlene L. Smail

Jun 8, 2021

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Marlene L. Smail, 62, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Marlene was born Dec. 9, 1958, in Youngstown, a daughter of Melvin Smail and Marlene Allen O'Neill, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1977 graduate of McDonald High School and...

Robert Emmett "Bob" Casey

Robert Emmett "Bob" Casey

Jun 7, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert Emmett "Bob" Casey, 77, of the city's West Side, passed away early Monday morning, June 7, 2021, at Hospice House from complications of Parkinson's Disease, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Bob was born June 21, 1943, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Michael Emmett Casey and Winifred Kelley Casey. He...

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